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One Way Flights

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What are One-Way Flights?

One-way flights are simply flight tickets that only travel one way, without a return flight.

Many people book one-way tickets when they're moving to a new country, or if they're travelling or going on a holiday for a long period of time and have not decided when or if they want to return. Look at our step-by-step guide on how to book one-way flights.


Round Trip vs One-Way

Booking two one-way tickets from separate airlines can sometimes be cheaper than buying a round trip from the same airline. It's really easy to compare the price of one-way tickets from separate airlines with the price of a round trip from the same airline with Alternative Airlines' search form.

Step 1 - Select one-way flight option and search for flights

How Do I Buy One Way Flights with Alternative Airlines?

Search for flights

Select 'One-way' at the top of the search form and input your chosen airports and the date you want to travel on. Click the 'Search Flights' button.

Step 2 - Select flight and confirm selection

How Do I Buy One Way Flights with Alternative Airlines?

Pick your flight

On this page, you'll see all one-way flight options for your chosen route on your chosen day. Select which airline you want to fly with and the time you want to fly.

Click 'Confirm Selection' and continue with the rest of your booking. That's how simple it is to book one-way flights with Alternative Airlines!

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Step 1 - Select return and search for flights

How Do I Buy Two One-Way Flights from Separate Airlines?

Search for flights

Make sure you select 'Return' at the top of the search form. Enter the airports that you're flying between and the dates that you wish to fly on. Click on 'Search Flights'.

Step 2 - Pick flights with 2 separate airlines

How Do I Buy Two One-Way Flights from Separate Airlines?

Pick your flights

Alternative Airlines will display a list of flights, with the cheapest options showing first. We'll automatically show price comparisons for two one way flights from separate airlines with round trip flights from the same airline. Simply scroll down the page to find the best time and fare for you.

Step 3 - Select a payment method and confirm booking

How Do I Buy Two One-Way Flights from Separate Airlines?

Pay your way

You can pay for your one-way flights using any of the 40+ payment methods we offer on our site! This includes Buy Now Pay Later plans like Afterpay, Klarna, Affirm and PayPal Credit, among many others.

Have a great trip!

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One-Way Flights Around the World

One-Way Flights to the USA

Click on these airlines that fly to the USA - you can search and book one-way flights to New YorkDenver and Oklahoma City as well as other popular US cities, with these airlines.

One-Way Flights to Australia

Click on these airlines that fly to Australia and search for one-way flight tickets to Australia.

One-Way Flights to Thailand

Click on these airlines that fly to Thailand and search for one-way flight tickets to Thailand.

One-Way Flights to Bali

Click on these airlines that fly to Bali and search for one-way flights to Bali.

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One-Way Flights FAQs

What does one-way flight mean?

By definition, a one-way flight is a service that flies you to a destination and doesn't fly you back. People buy one-way flights when they don't want to return to the destination that they departed from in the near future.

How do I get cheap one-way flights?

You can get cheap one-way flights right here on the Alternative Airlines website. We provide comparisons for an infinite amount of one-way flights. Just use the search form at the top of the screen to start comparing.

If you're looking to get a good bargain on flight tickets, you should read our cheapest day to buy flights blog.

Are one way flights more expensive?

Not always. Sometimes booking two separate one-way flights from different airlines can actually be cheaper than booking a return flight from the same airline. It's really easy to compare the price of one-way flights with round-trip flights with Alternative Airlines. Just use the search form at the top of the screen.

Why are one-way flights more expensive than round trip?

One way flights aren't always more expensive than round trip flights. If you were to book two one way flights on the same airline as two separate bookings, it'll most likely be more expensive. However, when you book two one way flights from separate airlines, it can sometimes be cheaper than buying a round trip from the same airline. You might also be able to get a cheap one-way flight by booking at the very last minute - take a look at our last-minute one-way flight guide for more information.

Can I buy one-way flights internationally?

One way flights can be bought to fly anywhere, to both domestic and international destinations. At Alternative Airlines you can buy one way flights from any international destination to another on any of the airlines that we offer.